INTERNET CME POLICYThe Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB) and theOffice of Continuing Education (OCE) at the New York Academy ofMedicine (NYAM) is committed to protecting the privacy of itsmembers and customers.

NYAM OCE maintains this Internet site as an information resource andservice for physicians, other health professionals, and the public.

Continuing Education at the NYAM will keep your personal and creditinformation confidential when you participate in an Internet-basedCME program. Your information will never be given to anyone outsideof the NYAM program. CME collects only the information necessary toprovide you with the services that you request.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENTThe opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and otherexperts whose input is included in this program are their own. Thisenduring material is produced for educational purposes only. Use ofthe New York Academy of Medicine name implies review ofeducational format design and approach. Please review the completeprescribing information for specific drugs or combinations of drugs,including indications, contraindications, warnings, and adverse effects,before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITYThe New York Academy of Medicine takes responsibility forthe content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CMEactivity.

INTENDED AUDIENCEThis activity has been developed for renal physicians andother health care practitioners

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENTThe New York Academy of Medicine relies upon invitedfaculty participants in its CME programs to provideeducational information that is objective and free of bias. Inthis spirit, and in accordance with the guidelines of theprogram sponsor, faculty participants are expected toindicate any commercial relationship that might be perceivedas a real or apparent conflict of interest.

In accordance with the standards set forth by the NYAMspeakers are required to disclose any relationship toorganizations producing pharmaceutical products, medicalequipment, or other related products or services that mightbe perceived as a conflict of interest in relation to theirpresentation.

No other planners or faculty have indicated that theyhave any financial interests or relationships with acommercial entity.

OFF-LABEL STATEMENTThe speakers have indicated that their presentations will notreference off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or products.

Each of the major subspecialties will be covered including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious disease, nephrology, neurology, oncology, pulmonary disease, and rheumatology.Much of the material will be presented in lecture format by the best teachers and clinicians from the Columbia University Medical Center. In addition, each specialty will have a case-based question and answer session using an interactivecomputer-based system. This system will allow you (anonymously) to test your knowledge in the different areas of medicine. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be better able to:

Understand clinical practice guidelines

Diagnose and manage problems frequently encountered in the office and hospital

Welcome to Columbia University! During Orientation you will receive information to help you more effectively navigate Columbia University as a new member of our community.

Orientation includes representatives from Central HR, Work/Life Office, Environmental Stewardship, Environmental Health & Safety, Research and Public Safety. The session concludes with a representative from Benefits where you will learn about all of your Benefits options and have the opportunity to discuss your benefit questions to a member of the HR Benefits team.

For further information regarding this event, please contact EH&S Occupational Safety Team by sending email to occusafety@columbia.edu or by calling 212-305-6780.

Environmental Health & Safety offers regularly scheduled ergonomic workshops designed to offer tips and techniques for avoiding Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and receiving advice on making your workplace more ergonomically fit. Employees are encouraged to register for the workshop below. If you have any questions, please contact us at occusafety@columbia.edu